Top 15 Delicious Soup Recipes To Warm Your Winter Nights

Last Updated May 30, 2020 By Mary Ellen

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During the cold, wintery nights, most of us find our happiness – and comfort in a bowl of warm soup. It’s soul-food at its very best! Listed here are top 15 soup recipes that are extremely healthy for the whole family! Above all, soup is easy to prepare and you can make it quickly for a midday meal or impress your guests by serving it as a starter for a lavish party.

This winter season, forget about tinned soup and prepare a hearty combination of flavor and warmth with these delicious soup recipes.

Here is another video tutorial of cabbage roll soup that you can follow for a quick meal without any hassle.

3. Chicken and Rice Soup

Another easy, family-favorite recipe, the chicken and rice soup is perfect for children who detest eating vegetables. The beautiful, golden broth and the scrumptious taste of chicken combined with rice will give them a nutritious meal that will keep them asking for more.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 55 minutes

Servings: 5 persons

Ingredients

1 tbsp. of olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

2 garlic cloves (minced)

1 onion (chopped)

3 carrots (cut into small pieces)

3 celery (cut into 1 cm slices)

3 tsp. stock powder

½ tsp. dried parsley

½ tsp. dried thyme

¼ tsp. black pepper

4 cups chicken broth

4 cups/ 1 liter water

600 g. skinless chicken thighs

1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)

Salt, according to taste

1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley

Method

Heat oil and butter in a big pot. Add onions with garlic and cook till the time the onions soften and turns golden and translucent (5 minutes).

4. Kale Vegetable Soup

As we know, kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and Vitamin K. This hearty soup combines Kale with other vegetables and white beans for a wholesome goodness.

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 persons

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 yellow onion (chopped)

1 can tomatoes (diced)

6 potatoes (peeled and cubed)

2 tbsp. garlic (chopped)

1 bunch kale (leaves chopped, stems removed)

8 cups water

6 cubes vegetable bouillon.

2 cans cannellini beans

1 tbsp. Italian seasoning

2 tbsp. dried parsley

Salt and pepper according to taste

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook onion and garlic until soft.

Add in kale and let it wilt – for about 2 minutes.

Add in water, vegetable bouillon, tomatoes, potatoes, Italian seasoning, beans, and parsley. Let it cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked thoroughly.

8. Mulligatawny Recipe

The name Mulligatawny originates from the Tamil word Chili. This means that this soup is not for the faint-hearted and is filled with flavors of different spices. Give it a try to zest up your wintery nights.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 45 minutes

Servings: 5 persons

Ingredients

25 g butter

1 tbsp. sunflower oil

1 big onion

Salt and black pepper for taste

2 small sized carrots (cubed)

2 crushed garlic cloves

1 small sized sweet potato (cubed)

1 tbsp. curry powder

2 sliced celery sticks

100 natural yogurt or sour cream

1 vegetable stock cube

1 apple (cubed)

1 liter water

1 tbsp. tomato puree

1 tbsp. mango chutney

100 g rice

Fresh coriander and parsley for garnishing

Method

Melt butter and oil in a large pot and add in onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and sweet potato. Cover and let it cook for 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Add in apple pieces and sprinkle curry powder. Cook for 2 more minutes and continue stirring.

Follow the recipe here, for the perfect Goulash worth enjoying with your family!

13. French Onion Soup

A restaurant inspired recipe, the French onion soup can be a satisfying addition to your weekday dinners or served in separate bowls during your holiday parties with a home-made baguette and green salad.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4 persons

Ingredients

½ cup butter (unsalted)

2 tbsp. olive oil

4 cups onion (sliced)

4 cans beef broth

1 tsp. dried thyme

4 slices French bread

4 slices provolone cheese

2 slices Swiss cheese (diced)

¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Melt butter with olive oil in a large 8-qt pot. Add onions and cook until they turn translucent.

14. 1-pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Italian minestrone soup is a great way to enjoy a variety of vegetables during the cold, winter months. In fact, it is low-calorie and low-fat meal that is ideal for weight watchers. This particular recipe is a gluten-free variation.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 person

Ingredients

2 tbsp. water

1/2 medium-sized onion (diced)

3 garlic cloves (crushed)

2 large-sized carrots (peeled and sliced in circles)

1 ½ cups green beans (chopped)

¼ tsp. sea salt and black pepper

1 small zucchini (sliced into circles)

1 can diced tomatoes (15-ounce)

6 cups vegetable broth

2 tsp. basil (dried or fresh)

2 tsp. oregano (dried or fresh)

1 tbsp. nutritional yeast

red chili pepper flake (according to desired spice level)

1 tbsp. coconut sugar

1 can white beans or chickpeas (15-ounce) (rinsed and drained)

2 cups gluten-free pasta noodles

1 cup kale, spinach, or any green leafy vegetable (chopped)

Instructions

Add water, onion, and garlic in a large pot over medium. Stir for 3 minutes.

Add carrots, green beans, and salt and pepper. Stir and let it cook for a few minutes or until the vegetables soften.

Check out how you can make this recipe unique, as you can try different varieties like this 1-pot chicken minestrone soup here.

15. Pumpkin Soup

A popular thanksgiving dish of the United States, the Pumpkin Soup can be enjoyed well after the holiday is over. It is easy to prepare and can be freeze in batches for later too.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 70 minutes

Servings: 4 – 6 persons

Ingredients

4 tbsp. olive oil

4-pound sugar pumpkin

1 large yellow onion (chopped)

4 large garlic cloves (crushed)

½ tsp. sea salt

½ tsp. cinnamon powder

½ tsp. nutmeg powder

1/8 tsp. cloves

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Black pepper powder

4 cups vegetable broth

½ cup coconut milk (full fat)

2 tbsp. maple syrup or honey

¼ cup pepitas

Method

Warm up oven to 450 degrees F. Carefully cut the pumpkin in quarter slices and remove out the seeds.

Brush 1 tbsp. olive oil over the skin of the pumpkin and put it ‘cut-side’ face down on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Let it cook in the oven for around 35 minutes or until the pumpkin skin becomes tender.

Once the pumpkin is cool, peel the pumpkin skin and discard the skin.

Heat the leftover 3 tbsp. olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, and salt. Stir for a few minutes until the onion turns translucent in color.

Add in pumpkin pulp, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Add in the broth and bring to boil. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Add in coconut milk and maple/honey syrup. Simmer for another few minutes and remove from heat.

In a separate pan, toast the pepitas until they give out a fragrant. Let it cool.

To add more taste to the recipe, you can roast the pumpkin seeds for a fun snack by following this video.

Conclusion

Winters and soups go hand in hand. As Laurie Colwin once said, "To feel safe and warm on a cold, wet night – all you need is soup". And with these ultimate soup recipes, you are all prepared to embrace the wintery nights with the right amount of warmth.

Give these recipes a try and let me know your favorite in the comments below!

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